Maintenance Technician
Description
Maintenance Technician - Norfolk, VA - Enjoy a rewarding and challenging position with a nonprofit organization helping educate, train, and provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities since 1955. We are currently seeking applicants for a full-time Maintenance Technician who will be responsible for the daily upkeep of Eggleston facilities, including but not limited to repair and maintenance of building, grounds, facility, and equipment safely and efficiently, and in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Work schedule may include weekends, holidays, evenings, and inclement weather events.
Applicant must have the availability to work Monday through Saturday. 6 AM to 11 PM, rotating/as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities represent the essential functions of this job that an individual must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Clean and repair building fixtures, including lights, locks, windows, doors, screens, walls, floors, gutters, and drains
- Operate and perform routine maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and related systems
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operate efficiently and that the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
- Perform maintenance tasks such as carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, and electrical repairs to ensure that the building is properly maintained
- Record and update progress of projects and/or assigned tasks in the ticketing system
- Work with the site manager to ensure maintenance functions are performed properly and promptly
- Respond to on-call emergencies in a timely manner
- Inspect grounds, buildings, and other features daily to identify required maintenance tasks, minimize liability concerns, and ensure excellent curb appeal
- Follow policies relating to, but not limited to, OSHA and other organizational safety standards
- Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Participate in training classes and meetings as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
- Local travel in personal or fleet vehicle
Note: Duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive and may change at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions where applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, & EXPERIENCE:
The following qualifications represent the training, education, certifications, licensures, and/or work experience required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities successfully:
- Minimum three years of experience in facility maintenance, including basic electrical and plumbing diagnostics and repair
- Must have experience using general maintenance equipment, including but not limited to hand tools, ladders, landscaping, floor care, and required safety equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- HVAC and plumbing experience preferred
- Knowledge of general construction, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing practices
- Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize tasks
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Clearance through criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug screening is required
- Acceptable driving record required
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 and other applicable software systems
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Physical demands: Performing the duties of this job requires near visual acuity, the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds, and gross manipulation. Additionally, the employee:
- Must be free of tuberculosis in a communicable form
- Must be able to lift/move 50 pounds and stand for two or more hours
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and traverse property and facilities to diagnose building issues and plan repairs or maintenance
- Must be able to bend through a full range of motion, lift, stretch, climb, and crawl
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in industrial settings and may sometimes perform outside during inclement weather. Must be able to tolerate a work environment that is prone to high and low temperature fluctuations, dust, dirt, lint, and industrial fluids.
Interested applicants should visit , select Careers/Current Opening/the position you are interested in/Click the “Apply” button. Proof of an acceptable driving record must accompany the application to be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Affirmative Action Employer-does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancies and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, and membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, protected veteran status or other non-merit factor.
Monday through Saturday 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM rotating/as needed.